Muslim Football Players Active In Premier League 2016

Premier League is the most watched professional sport league in the world and that too by far compared to other major sport competitions and thats widely down to how global the premier league brand has become in the last 20 years. Premier League clubs have diversed squads and players of different nationalities, race and religion. In the last 10 years number of Muslim footballers has increased in the premier League and with that comes the month of “Holy Ramadan” where some of the Muslim players are fasting which means premier league managers has to look after those players in a different way to keep them fit and today we take a look at Muslim footballers who are playing in premier league at the moment.

Why should we care about a player’s religion? This looks to me to be an article purely designed to inflame. How long will it be before some cretin shouts something like “Mohammed is a child molester” at one of these players on the basis of this article?

u are just a follower ur a sheep u agree with anything its like u don’t have a mind of ur own say something smart or usefull.

John Peddubriwny

Not agreeing with you, does not make him a sheep.

ali

i did not ask him to agree with me. u sound like your protecting your flock.

John Peddubriwny

And where did I say that you asked him to agree with you?

fuck off

Thats true df

ali

firstly how can those particular words in that order be in ur mind this means u had to think like a racist in order to portray these words in that wordly manner. “secondly kick racism out of football” if you have heard of that terminology. people are becoming more human and equal not the other way around nobody thinks like u do, its time for change trying to imprint these words into peoples head its not working mate u probably don’t even care about these footballers or this article. i am guessing out of all odds and i have never met you that you are a plain white english person who could of spread his knowledge on different subjects rather than concentrate on racism as it is a problem. conclusion you are a racist and you had nothing better to say about this article so you decided to be a racist. thank u very much for being dishonest and a disgusting human being with ur speech remarks.

John Peddubriwny

Lets look at your logic about me thinking like a racist. What have I said that is racist? I made a comment on religion. Religion and race are different, or are you too dumb to realise that. My comment expressed my concerns that I did not want to see players being abused because of their religion. How does not wanting to see people abused because of their religion make me a racist?

As for my family tree, I was born in Hackney, London, my father was a Polonaise. His parents came from what is now Ukraine. My mother was Irish, I have a Japanese wife, and two Jewish brothers-in-law. I have immigrants all over my family tree.

As for “Kick racism out of Football”, I think the recent performance by David Baddiel, makes them a standing joke. Baddiel, a Chelsea supporter complains about Spurs fans use of the word yid, but he has never complained about the hissing to simulate the gas chambers, or that charming little ditty “Spurs are on their way to Auschwitz” that is so often indulged in by Chelsea fans.

I’m a Spurs fan, and you will see that on this list, we have four Muslim players. I feel just as uncomfortable about Spurs fans using “Yid” as I do about this article, but the difference between Spurs and Chelsea fans, is that Chelsea use the word to hate. So when you mention KROOF, try to bear in mind that it’s support for Baddiel who ignores the racism of his own fans makes them a laughing stock. It’s like “Jimmy Saville can do no wrong, but I hate child molesters”. Then again, Chelsea fans were never known for their intelligence, All their recent success is down to Abramovich who just happens to be Jewish, but they don’t see any problem in indulging in anti-semitic behaviour.

In case that hasn’t satisfied you, you should take a look at youtube and see the vid “meet the Ukippers”, where you will see multiple comments from me attacking racisim and defending Moslems. Your apology has been accepted assuming you have the courage to admit your mistake. During the meantime, lets kick religion out of football!

ali

all i am saying is that there could of bin a better colaberation of words you could of used instead of these particular once. because any muslim reading this am sure they will be offended by your choice of words.

John Peddubriwny

“bin a better colaberation of words”? Such as…?

I notice that at least one Moslem name voted for my comment. He clearly understood what I meant and wasn’t offended by this. We live in world where people need very little excuse to commit murder and mayhem, especially where religion is concerned. There are places in the UK where if you are a Catholic, you run the risk of serious harm if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time purely because you are a Catholic. The same also applies to Protestants in Catholic areas. And it even stretches into professional football. like Celtic and Rangers. If people don’t know your religion, then that is one less reason for people to attack you.

And before you tell me that you should not have to hide your religion, I agree with that. But you also shouldn’t have to hide all your valuables, but if you don’t they will be stolen. Lets not give the haters a “reason”.

Daniel Lee Wrightson

Im Muslim and wasnt offended by this at all, Ali you need to tone down the touchyness, i think you’ve blown this way out of proportion and missed the point John was trying to make

Mati Paul Drifter III

John hate Muslim @Daniel and you defending him.. congrats

Mati Paul Drifter III

The way you say Moslem is offensive enough.. it’s Muslim.. you like it when people say Christian but they say Chris instead.

Daniel Lee Wrightson

Ali give up mate, you have missed the point all together, go back to the start of the post and try again, maybe then you will get the gist of what John is trying to say. By the way John i agree with what your saying

John Peddubriwny

Thanks for the kind words, but I don’t think Ali has mis-understood me at all. I think he is one of those people who pretends to be victimised for his own agenda.

You will see that he accuses me of racism for using the phrase, “developing countries”, but totally disregards the fact that i was replying to the moderator who used the phrase first. That has rather exposed his hypocrisy I think.

John Peddubriwny

I’ve had a chance to give your comment some more thought.

I note that though you ridiculously attack me as racist, you fail to comment on the inherently racist statement by the moderator, which clearly implies that Muslims are from developing countries. Three-quarters of all the players listed were born in Europe, and two-thirds were born in the EU.

We live in a day and age when powerless people seize power by falsely pretending to be outraged. I think that sums you up.

Ali Miakheyl

Dear Human i chose to ignore you. yet again you say developing countries you will never accept other humans from different parts of the world to be your equal because of your white supremist heritage, i have been fed by my mothers hand while you have been fed with a silver spoon.

i wish i knew where you lived so i could come over for a cup of tea and show you how powerfull words can be. yet again you bore me with your wikipedic racist language.

(fact) you are a racist. i like watching football, not talking about it.

John Peddubriwny

I used the phrase “developing countries” because the moderator did so first. I note that you never called him a racist.

I am not a racist, but you are a hypocrite, and your agenda is blatant.

totalSPORTEK

John I get what you saying. But my point was all the unrest going on in some of the muslim populated countries. kids might see these muslim players and think if they can do it why not us..which might keep them away from troubles….Of course Ronaldo and Messi etc inspire young kids regardless of religion or race no doubt about that. But what i meant was that Muslim kids, parents in some strict muslim countries might open up to new, modern ideas.

John Peddubriwny

I can understand what you are saying, but you only have to look at the abusive, unjustified and patently ridiculous comments made by several here to realise, that for them, their faith is only to be used as an offensive weapon. If most of these they are representative of your target audience, then you have wasted your time.

Mati Paul Drifter III

You still don’t understand so stop acting like dority click ur heals and f off to ur own racist island

777cj777

“I am not a racist…” said every racist, ever

Mati Paul Drifter III

John shut the f up.. I can play better football with you with both hand tied and one eye close better than u.. heck my old dad plays better than ur fat ass

totalsportek

Or maybe young muslim kids in developing countries can look up to these players and get inspired ??? why so negative ?

John Peddubriwny

Why am I so negative. You only have to look at the content of these blogs and see the immature comments of cretin fans as soon as their opponents have something to cheer about.

The other side of the coin is only too evident. Look at the abuse that Spurs face at Chelsea and West Ham because they have Jewish connections.

Adil Syazwan

Not everyone has the kind of ur mindset. I choose to ignore negativity. So should u

John Peddubriwny

Again, I have had time to think about your comment, which is inherently racist to begin with. I have said why elsewhere.

But notwithstanding that, I notice that a lot of Catholic players bless themselves before coming onto the pitch. do you have any evidence that this inspires young Catholic kids in developing countries? Do you think that when Messi, Bale, Ronaldo and Neymar play, who are probably the four best players in the world, Muslim kids say, “I don’t want to be like him because he is from a Christian country”.

You should Google “religious strife in football” and you will see that religion has led to a lot of problems in Scotland, Ulster. Holland and the FYR.

And even here, we had the controversy over Annelka and the “quenelle”. And before anybody accuses me of double standards, I will add that I also would like to see an end to players blessing themselves before they come on the pitch. Why not do the religious devotions in the tunnel?

In summary, I cannot think of any good that religion has ever done for football, but I can think of plenty of cases of murder and mayhem because of religion in football. That’s why I think this article serves no good purpose and should never have been written in the first place.

Banterdam

Bale in top four best players… hahahahahaha

Seraj

Its not religion which is the problem and which is causing terror, it is politics and its the people, and people like yourself. Why are you trying to make this look bad. There is nothing wrong with this website and you trying to make a situation here because you have nothing better to do.

Mikkel Andersen

ISIS is Islam, but so are a lot of peaceful Muslims. Islam is peace and hatred at the same time and lots of interpretations.

Mikkel Andersen

A agree with you more or less.

jojon panjul

John, you are sick.. Please go to hospital..

Seraj

Don’t be stupid.

joaquin

maybe you should read the first part. Because fasting is a part of the muslim religion and coaches must maintain their players fit

gony

Respect the Religions…..

stee stee

right,

Anwar Alomaisi

THEY ARE GREAT PLAYERS LOVE THEM ALLL AND THET MORE PLAYER IN PREMIER LEAGUE.

John Peddubriwny

I am surprised by the negative comments my post received. Obviously, those posters have not heard of Celtic and Rangers where the only real agenda is to hate the other side because of their religion.

There was once a young striker for Rangers when Scottish players were very successful, who scored 44 goals in 57 appearances for them. The player was forced to leave the club because he MARRIED a Catholic. The players name was (Sir) Alex Ferguson.

Mark Cleminson

Ferguson disagrees with that statement. He left because he was pilloried for a mistake which lead to the losing of the Scottish Cup Final.

John Peddubriwny

I’ve re-read this story elsewhere, and it does seem that though there are sites that agree with me, yours is the prevalent view so I will not disagree with you.,

However. would you disagree with me that one of the best reasons to keep religion out of football, is the Celtic/Rangers rivalries?

Mark Cleminson

Fergusons purported view, not mine!
I am an atheist. I see no place for religion in football.

John Peddubriwny

I am not trying to trip you up. If you look at my first comment, that is more or less what I am saying.

I am also an atheist, but if I stated that to begin with I am sure that some of the idiots who attacked me as a racist, would then say that I am anti-religion. The only purpose that religion has in football, is the creation of ugly sectarianism. That’s why I think that this item serves no useful purpose whatsoever.

As for the moderator’s comment about it “might inspire children in developing countries”. not one person challenged the inherent racism in that statement, that Muslims are from developing countries. Three-quarters of the players listed were born born in Europe, and over two-thirds were born in the EU.

Clarence Boone

It is because you do not have religion that you disrespect others’ beliefs. You don’t pray, you don’t have the level of respect and reverence that they have. In closing, you don’t understand what they think. If you want to continue, my email is Cjbooneiii@hotmail.com. Have a nice day.

Mati Paul Drifter III

Online idiots like John who wants war then peace.. the cause of world war is thanks to them the athistic..

Seraj

That has got nothing to do with what is written on this website. Absolutely nothing. Muslim players are a minority in the premier league. And as a Muslim some people may follow them, not necessarily support them. Its similar to Irish fans supporting Liverpool, man utd or arsenal because they had a lot of Irish players in the 70’s. There is nothing with that. Get that into your head John.

mohammed antar

This is really nice that how many Muslim players are still going to play even in the holy month of Ramadan. . this makes them more paitent and takes more currecy in allah view and for what

John Peddubriwny

If you think that my saying that religion should be kept out of sport in world where people people are killing people because of religion is disrespectful, then there is clearly something wrong with you. It’s clear from your post, that you are extremely uneducated, so I can see how you can make such a mistake.

muniratu

Hi please u guy respect your .religion first

John Peddubriwny

I take it that this is some of this Islamic tolerance we hear so much about?

The reason you don’t want to hear my story is that it makes your earlier comments look even more ridiculous.

Paul Andrew

When will people realise that religion is bulls**t and there is no god go any religion???

Abdul Sharifiii

Religion isnt bullshit. Its something that people believe in you clever guy

Barry

how do you know Paul? have you met any gods?

benie

Wot’s d use of this article, being a Muslim, being a christian its none of our business. don’t you have any good thing to come out with?

Raz

Very positive attitude from bpl

All should have equal liberty .very nice totalSPORTEK

fayaz ahammed

masha allah

miranda farros

knowing that all these players are muslim people will start respecting muslims too if they dont already; i felt so happy seeing that so many big players are muslim.

hasan

may allah bless them

John Peddubriwny

Why would I want to thank you later? What has got to do with the article?

Why do we need to know the religion of any players?

Lanseny Keita

I have not see the Ayew brothers name they are also Muslims .(Dede Ayew swansea and Jordan Ayew Aston villa)

Hassan khan

No need to fall out,However I would point out that muslims do take extra pride in seeing their brothers in faith doing well.Fact
Also lets be happy that sports unites us all.I am a Muslim and I am crazy about messi ( non muslim).

Mikkel Andersen

Every human, no matter religion, are worth the same =)

Rubão da Casa do Thom

None of Latin America. Here we do not have that Islamic problem.

sahasra

Religions, are not to be debated.
Better to discuss more on soccer.
Change your views please.
Respect all religions.

paul

Most of them are french and im proud of it even if i’m non muslim

Mati Paul Drifter III

Your just being bigotry and discrimination towards a religion which is the same sign as racism as it is.. if this was a Christian footballer you would shut the fuck up but never comment them on nazis or the kkk Christian?? So u biased piece of shit just get the fuck off to an island where only u can have romantic fantasy with Britney poster.. ameen to that

Mati Paul Drifter III

Adnan is a Muslim name

Kimi

Somebody is not muslim bye his name, muslim is not an origin but a religion. Januzaj never clamed to be muslim so he is not !

Niko

He is a Christian and you are a non Christian that’s better

RiYaz

And how can u simply ignore the fact tht this universe was formed from big bang and all this was a coincidence??? and the cause of bigbang too ???

Dimas Ariestyanto

I have just laughed at this comment :’) hi, Mr. Full of Assumption. LOL.

nelson mandela

Asmir begovic is not religious as he has stated

ASEC Mimosas

That’s absolutely fair, however, that self-defeats the concept of science as a practice. Simply appealing to the concept that human ability to not only comprehend as you mentioned but to also perceive, control, etc is limited proves little. In a world where one can either choose to live fearfully in constant uncertainty of reality or boldly and ignorantly in surety of something comprehendable, humans generally choose, whether in science, islam, or any other religion, to live in bold ignorance. And who knows, I’m not muslim by any stretch of the imagination, however is it that inconceivable that (forget a complex designer) there is a being that exists who both controls and constitutes the system in which we are helplessly and joyously trapped?